recur

verb

Definition of recurnext
as in to renew
to occur again She had a recurring dream in which she could fly.

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Recent Examples of recur The opportunity lies not just in creating a bestselling gadget, but in securing a lasting place in consumers’ daily routines — and building a recurring revenue stream to match. — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 Also, check whether a political contribution involves recurring payments before submitting it. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 These awards were separate from recurring target compensation and recruitment packages. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026 Borges is best known for his role as Edgar in five seasons of FX’s You’re the Worst, and was most recently seen recurring on Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building and leading the indie film Hangdog. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recur
  1. renew
  2. reoccur
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  • The deal unraveled quickly, however, as both sides renewed attacks.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • When Iran resumed its nuclear enrichment program and with diplomatic efforts at a dead end, Netanyahu seized the opportunity to renew Israel’s shadow war with Tehran.
    — Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of renew
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  • In short, El Niño is an accumulation of warm water in the eastern Pacific Ocean that reoccurs every two to seven years.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Antibiotics often work temporarily to fix the problem, but upwards of 60% of BV cases reoccur.
    — Sarah DiGregorio, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026
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“Recur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recur. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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